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Vol. 14, Issue 12, December 2018

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See how so many are getting in the shape of their lives through Rejuvenation Medicine at NRC! By Tom Bostock

If you can’t answer the question, “are you a better version today of your former 20-year-old self,” with a resounding “yes,” you should seriously consider visiting National Rejuvenation Centers in Palm Harbor. If you are over 40, female or male, and your “get up and go” has “got up and went” and you’re not sure where

it can be found, this is definitely the place for you to get that spring back in your step through the proven, state of the art methods employed by Dr. Kerr and his staff of medical professionals based upon the latest and most respected medical research, studies and techniques. According to Dr. Kerr,

Matt T (above) lost over 41 pounds and 21% body fat in under 4 months!

See “NRC ” on page 30

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By Carla Selby “I have a problem finding places to store things or I really need to organize…” does that sound like you at all? Making the most out of the space you have is important whether your house is small or large. Organizing is about decluttering and arranging your home or office space in more efficient and beneficial ways to you. So stop storing everything in your garage or piling up your clothes and shoes and make a See “More Space” on page 34

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor..............................5 Student Athletes of the Month...8-9 Seven Springs Middle School Lady Jaguars Volleyball Team...............10 Tech Talk with Bob.....................16-17 Tampa Bay’s Christmas Town™..18-19 Epilepsy Services Foundation..20-21 Dr. Peter Candelora.................22-23 Grout Tech...............................24-25 SAT/ACT Improvement...........26-27 Classifieds....................................38

Vol. 14, Issue 12, December 2018

Your community. Your magazine. ™

The Premier “Shop Local” Community Magazine Directly Mailed To 18,000 Homes In Trinity & Surrounding Areas

This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To:

See how so many are getting in the shape of their lives through Rejuvenation Medicine at NRC! By Tom Bostock

Matt T (above) lost over 41 pounds and 21% body fat in under 4 months!

See “NRC ” on page 30

More Space Place is your number one source for Murphy Beds, Custom Closets and an array of other space saving furniture solutions

for your home or office!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: From the Editor..............................5

Student Athletes of the Month...8-9 Seven Springs Middle School Lady Jaguars Volleyball Team...............10

Christmas Tree Cookies Recipe....12 Tech Talk with Bob.....................16-17

Tampa Bay’s Christmas Town™..18-19

Epilepsy Services Foundation..20-21 Dr. Peter Candelora.................22-23 Grout Tech...............................24-25 SAT/ACT Improvement...........26-27 Classifieds....................................38

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With the holidays comes the pure joy of spending quality time with family and friends, often those that live far away. For my husband Matthew and I, this will be our first time hosting a Christmas party at our new home. Christmas is my favorite time of the year, and I enjoy spending time with our relatives and close friends, so I jumped at the chance to have everyone over for this magical Holiday. Little did I know what I was getting myself into! I knew we would have to entertain a lot of people since my husband has a big, wonderful family, but I was not counting on having some of my own relatives fly all the way from Italy and others from Venezuela so they could come and spend the Holidays with us. What an unexpected, nerve wrecking blessing! Add my sister’s husband’s family that’s coming down from Maine and my sister in law’s husband’s Cuban family to the mix, and we have around 51 guests coming over and one big MULTICULTURAL CHRISTMAS PARTY in the making! My mother and I are coming up with a “multicultural” Christmas menu. There will be something for

everyone to enjoy. To avoid over spending on gifts, we decided to do a “White Elephant” gift exchange and limit the gift budget to $25. The White Elephant Exchange and Secret Santa are great ways to ensure everyone receives a little something without breaking the bank. If you have a lot of relatives or friends coming over as well, you should give it a try! It is more of an “adult” thing though, so you may still need to buy your nieces and nephews a little something. It’s been over a decade since I spent the Holidays with some of these relatives coming over, and it will be the very first time our families are meeting each other. A lot has changed in the past ten years... we’ve lost quite a few loved ones, but we’ve gained well over 50 amazing relatives and a multitude of amazing friends! I really look forward to Christmas day. Incredible people from different generations, backgrounds, nationalities, and ethnicities interacting with one another, telling stories, sharing laughs and making new, beautiful memories… that’s what the Holidays are all about. Christmas should not be about

lavish gifts, the best gift of all is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other. Before I wrap up, I want to say Happy Early Birthday to my cousin Jose Francisco! Jose is turning 23 on Christmas day, so we’re having a cake to celebrate not only Jesus’ birthday but Jose’s as well. Jose Francisco has always been like a brother to me, he was the one who flew from Italy back in September 2017 to walk me down the aisle at Sacred Heart church, after my father unexpectedly passed away a couple of months before my wedding day. Jose I love you a lot, I hope you know how much you mean to me. To all of our readers with either big or small families, I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you for your support in 2018, we look forward to a new year delivering the best local news in the Tampa Bay area. Remember...the memories you make with the ones you love is not just an important thing, it’s everything!

Carla Selby.

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Gregg Schindler State Farm Student Athletes of the Month: Maxwell Moon & Kailey Sidders

By Ruhan Alam

The male Gregg Schindler State Farm Agency Student Athlete of the Month, Maxwell Moon, has been on a soccer field since he was four years old. Playing for over a decade now, Moon has competed at every level of youth soccer, from recreational to joining a team that competes at nationals in North Carolina. Moon, a three year varsity senior, plays for two teams. He competes for his school team as well as his club team, Tampa Bay United Rowdies, outside of school. “I enjoy playing with my club team because it’s more serious and it can allow me to get scouted more for college. I’m fortunate enough to play on a great club team so I think that helps, but I also love playing for my school team because it’s more laid back and all my friends are on the school team with me. I even have some lifelong friends on the team and we play at a pretty high standard for a high school team, so everything is really competitive,” Moon said. Soccer at the next level runs in Moon’s blood, because his father played for Saint Leo University from 1992 to 1994. “It would be nice to play there [at St. Leo] since my dad used to play there, but I want to set my own path and be the best player that I can be,” Moon said. Moon mainly operates as a midfielder for both teams, and finds his true form playing there. He feels as though he can control the game with the ball at his feet. “I enjoy playing there because it’s where you see the ball the most, and it allows you to dictate the tempo of games,” Moon

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Maxwell Moon (photo by Cate Miller) lives and breathes soccer and hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and play soccor in college and beyond!

said. Moon described his parents as the people that have been the most involved with his soccer career, however he is confident in being a more independent player as he progresses into college. “My parents have always been there for me. They used to help me out a lot, especially when I was younger with things like driving me to games and paying for trips. When I was younger we competed out of town but now I play in tournaments out of state. They’ve always showed nothing but support for me when it came to my goals and aspirations, but as I got older I started to understand that I needed to be a more independent player and person. But I will always be thankful for everything they’ve done for me,” Moon said. The female Gregg Schindler State Farm Agency Student Athlete of the Month, Kailey Sidders, has been lifting weights for over a year now, but has a lifetime

worth of passion towards the sport. The senior gives herself daily goals in order

to motivate herself to keep striving for success. People like her family and friends

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Gregg Schindler State Farm Student Athletes of the Month: Maxwell Moon & Kailey Sidders

By Ruhan Alam

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Maxwell Moon (photo by Cate Miller) lives and breathes soccer and hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and play soccor in college and beyond!

there because it’s where you see the ball the most, and it allows you to dictate the tempo of games,” Moon said. Moon described his parents as the people that have been the most involved with his soccer career, however he is confident in being a more independent player as he progresses into college. “My parents have always been there for me. They used to help me out a lot, especially when I was younger with things like driving me to games and paying for trips. When I was younger we competed out of town but now I play in tournaments out of state. They’ve always showed nothing but support for me when it came to my goals and aspirations, but as I got older I started to understand that I needed to be a more independent player and person. But I will always be thankful for everything they’ve done for me,” Moon said.

The female Gregg Schindler State Farm Agency

Student Athlete of the Month, Kailey Sidders, has

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Kailey Sidders’ (photo by John Henges) focus and determination is the driving force behind her success!

play a vital role in her career, allowing her to compete as well as always showing their support. “My parents, especially my dad are really important because he

works out and lifts too, so I can always look to him for advice,” Sidders said. Sidders is competing at this year’s state weightlifting competition and hopes to

set new standards for herself and really push herself to her limits. “Winning first place is really important to me. It’ll be fulfilling towards my hard work and I have a bet with my coach, so that will also add on a little pressure as well,” Sidders said. Sidders was the top lifter at the Leesburg High School invitational as well being champion in her weight class. This goes to show how dedicated she is at her craft. Sidders does two workouts a day as well competing in Crossfit at the national level. It isn’t just about weightlifting to Sidders, she is also extremely dedicated to her studies and makes sure she maintains her grades so she is able to compete. “I spend equal time on school as well as athletics because academics always comes first for me, and that is how it has always been,” Sidders. Sidders has also competed in other sports in the past, like cheerleading which she did for over eight years, however describes weightlifting as her main athletic focus this year. Sidders has verbally committed to Wake Forest University, hoping to go there for athletics as well as academics. “They have one of the best athletic programs and my major is exercise science and they have one of the best programs for that as well,” Sidders said. Sidders

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hopes to achieve much success in her life, both academically and athletically. She’s happy that she has been able to make so many friends over the course of her life. “I hope to one day compete at the olympics. It’s been a lifelong goal of mine and I know with the help of the people around me I can get there,” Sidders said. Sidders has been competing in sports since she was five years old and describes competing as life changing and important. “It’s truly made me who I am. It has allowed me to make friends outside of school, which is really important to me. It’s changed the way that I see life in general and it’s taught me important life skills like time management,” Sidders said. Both Moon and Sidders continue to show excellence every time they represent Mitchell High School. Congratulations to both of these of deserving athletes.

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Kailey Sidders’ (photo by John Henges) focus and determination is the driving force behind her success!

been lifting weights for over a year now, but has a lifetime worth of passion towards the sport. The senior gives herself daily goals in order to motivate herself to keep

striving for success. People like her family and friends play a vital role in her career, allowing her to compete as well as always showing their support. “My parents,

especially my dad are really important because he works out and lifts too, so I can always look to him for advice,” Sidders said. Sidders is competing at this year’s state weightlifting competition and hopes to set new standards for herself and really push herself to her limits. “Winning first place is really important to me. It’ll be fulfilling towards my hard work and I have a bet with my coach, so that will also add on a little pressure as well,” Sidders said. Sidders was the top lifter at the Leesburg High School invitational as well being champion in her weight class. This goes to show how dedicated she is at her craft. Sidders does two workouts a day as well competing in Crossfit at the national level. It isn’t just about weightlifting to Sidders, she is also extremely dedicated to her studies and makes sure she maintains her grades so she is able to compete. “I spend equal time on school as well as athletics because academics always comes first for me, and that is how it has always been,” Sidders. Sidders has also competed in other sports in the past, like cheerleading which she did for over eight years, however describes weightlifting as

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her main athletic focus this year. Sidders has verbally committed to Wake Forest University, hoping to go there for athletics as well as academics. “They have one of the best athletic programs and my major is exercise science and they have one of the best programs for that as well,” Sidders said. Sidders hopes to achieve much success in her life, both academically and athletically. She’s happy that she has been able to make so many friends over the course of her life. “I hope to one day compete at the olympics. It’s been a lifelong goal of mine and I know with the help of the people around me I can get there,” Sidders said. Sidders has been competing in sports since she was five years old and describes competing as life changing and important. “It’s truly made me who I am. It has allowed me to make friends outside of school, which is really important to me. It’s changed the way that I see life in general and it’s taught me important life skills like time management,” Sidders said. Both Moon and Sidders continue to show excellence every time they represent Mitchell High School. Congratulations to both of these of deserving athletes.

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Seven Springs Middle School Lady Jaguars Volleyball Team has 4th Consecutive Undefeated Season for BOTH Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams !

Junior Varsity: Emma Lewis (4), Riley Mazur (5), Evangeline Bernauer (7), Gabrielle Redinger (10), Lilly Roberts (11), Kayden Hardenbrook (15), Kailee Kreidler (16), Madison McGregor (17), Lindsey Kerr (19), Cassidy Thurber (21), Jilian Thompson (22) Madison Leiser (24), Kaidyn Casper (25), Jaylie Trautner (26), Delia Parmenter (30), Manager: Madison Madeira, Head Coach: Chris Brantley Every so often in sports, a dynasty emerges where a team dominates their competition. There is a magic where every team member seems to “gel” and an electricity permeates through each and every player and fan. Many of us can remember this with the 70’s Pittsburgh Steelers, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 80’s, and lately with the New England Patriots. In Pasco County, Seven Springs Middle School has the Lady Jaguars Volleyball Team. This group of incredible athletes once again did what they were expected to do – win! This seems to be a habit with the organization

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as both Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams have been undefeated for the last four years! But why are these teams so successful? What is the secret? We asked both respected coaches, Lori Jaros and Dr. Chris Brantly of both teams to find out the answer. Each year, the coaches alternate coaching the Varsity or JV team. This year coach Jaros lead the varsity team to their perfect record. When asked why this team was so successful, coach Jaros replied “First and foremost, these girls had wonderful and supportive parents.” This support in addition to “great Jaguar summer volleyball camps teaching

Varsity: Madisen Antioco (2), Deslynn Jacobsen (3), Caroline Knight (6), Sabrina Celeste (8), Anastasia Azzan (8), Desirae Waterman (12 )– 7th Grader, Chloe Nichols (13), Kristyn Cusma (14), Courtney Thurber (18), Olivia Tew (23), Emily Reed (27), Kylie Kerr (31), Kinnah Kreidler (32), Janelle Lopez (34), Ava Connors (36), Managers: Kaylee Bowman & Sofia Fecarotta, Head Coach: Lori Jaros. fundamentals of the game for elementary school students and up are fun and motivating” for the athletes. With this team in particular, coach Jaros raves “Coming from a variety of other sports, these girls had an amazing chemistry, and the talent and depth was so great that in practice, at any given moment, the second team could beat the first team and vice-versa.” Coach Brantly agrees that the summer camps introduce and excite the athletes about the game of volleyball. With this group of athletes, “the focus is on the team, intensity, and pride of being a Jaguar! These girls have a great work ethic and support

each other. Many have older sisters who have been winning Jaguars, and want to perform as good or better than them. This is a great team with the heart and desire to WIN!” Both coaches want to add that the talent of great volleyball players at SSMS is somewhat overwhelming as well over a hundred phenomenal athletes tried out for 30 positions for both teams combined and they feel that many of them could be champions as well. Once again, we would like to congratulate the SSMS Lady Jaguars and their coaches for such an amazing season and creating a West Pasco Dynasty!

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Holiday Recipe - Christmas Tree Cookies Cookies are basically the point of Christmas, right? Whether you’re making them for a party, Santa, or just a cozy night in by the fireplace, there’s always a reason to whip up a batch of cookies during the holidays.

Ask yourself, would you rather decorate a real tree, or a sugar cookie Christmas tree? YIELDS: 16 - 18 I TOTAL TIME: 0 HOURS 30 MINS INGREDIENTS COOKIES • 3/4 c. unsalted butter, at room temperature • 1 c. sugar • 1 egg • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 1 tsp. almondt extract • 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. baking soda • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

remove from oven and let cool 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer to a cookie rack to finish cooling. • Make frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Add half the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons water and mix until smooth. Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add green gel icing color to frosting and mix until your desired shade of green. • Assemble cookies: Get one size of each cookie. Fit a piping bag with a medium sized star piping tip (I used Wilton 32) and fill bag with green frosting.

FROSTING • 1 c. butter • 4 c. powdered sugar • 1 tsp. vanilla extract • 3 tbsp. water or milk • Green gel icing color • 3 tbsp. red and white pearl sprinkles • 18 yellow star sprinkles DIRECTIONS

• Pipe a swirl of frosting onto the largest cookie, then add the second medium sized cookie on top. Pipe a swirl of frosting onto the second cookie, then top with the smallest cookie. Pipe a swirl on top of the final cookie and decorate with a star and round ornament sprinkles. Continue building cookie trees, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Visit tbnewsandlifestyles.com for more Holiday Recipes!

• Preheat oven to 350º and line two cookie sheets with parchment. • Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla and almond extracts. In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Dough will be thick. • Make three sizes of cookie dough balls: 1 teaspoon, 2 teaspoons, and 3 teaspoons. (You should have an even number of each.) Place medium and large cookies on a cookie sheet and press down slightly on each. Bake until center looks mostly cooked, 7 to 8 minutes. Place smallest balls of dough on another cookie sheet and press down slightly. Bake until center looks mostly cooked, 5 to 6 minutes. When cookies are done,

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Tech Talk with Bob: SSD’s...The Gift of Speed

When computers first came out, we were all amazed by the cool things they could do. Over the years, computers could do more and more. Today we are not amazed as much as what tasks computers can do but how quickly they can do them. Typically, what has been done in the past is to speed the computer up by replacing its central processing unit (CPU) with a faster one and/or adding more random access memory (RAM). Those methods are still used today. But now we have another option to speed up our computers… the solid-state drive (SSD). Your programs and data are stored on the computer’s HDD which is comprised of mechanical parts and electronics. A SSD is comprised of only electronics so it is not subject to the physical constraints of having mechanical parts. The HDD has spinning platters that hold your data and a read/write head that transfers

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data back and forth to the platters (similar to a record player’s platter and tone arm). The HDD’s moving mechanical parts make the HDD’s response time slower than a SSD. Which in turn makes your waiting time for a program to boot up or a file to load

considerably longer. A computer with a SSD will serve up those files and programs much faster. I always get asked, “how fast?” I hate to put myself on the spot because everyone will experience different results. I will tell you this. My computer boots up four

times faster with a SSD than it did with a HDD. Everyone that I know who upgraded from a HDD to a SSD were amazed with the performance increase and were happy they decided to upgrade. In addition to being fast, SSDs are lighter than HDDs because SSDs do not have the HDD’s mechanical parts. Instead, SSDs use microchips similar to the wellknown flash drive. No moving parts also means that SSDs do not generate any noise or vibrations that the HDD’s spinning platters are known to produce. SSDs also create less heat where HDDs can get very hot. Another benefit is SSDs are durable. The HDD is one of, if not, the most fragile component in your computer. HDDs are susceptible to damage caused by the computer being dropped or banged around when it is moved. SSDs can tolerate a greater impact; a real benefit to laptop users. SSDs also consume less energy. Another major

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Tech Talk with Bob: SSD’s...The Gift of Speed

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electronics. A SSD is comprised of only electronics so it is not subject to the physical constraints of having mechanical parts. The HDD has spinning platters that hold your data and a read/

write head that transfers data back and forth to the platters (similar to a record player’s platter and tone arm). The HDD’s moving mechanical parts make the HDD’s response time slower

than a SSD. Which in turn makes your waiting time for a program to boot up or a file to load considerably longer. A computer with a SSD will serve up those files and programs much faster. I always get asked, “how fast?” I hate to put myself on the spot because everyone will experience different results. I will tell you this. My computer boots up four times faster with a SSD than it did with a HDD. Everyone that I know who upgraded from a HDD to a SSD were amazed with the performance increase and were happy they decided to upgrade. In addition to being fast, SSDs are lighter than HDDs because SSDs do not have the HDD’s mechanical parts.

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benefit for laptop users because battery life will increase. How much? My battery life doubled on my laptop. Again, your results may vary. If you are looking to increase your loading speeds or want more battery time between charges, this is one of those rare times when you can have the best of both worlds. Be advised that SSDs cost more than HDDs but most people have found them to be a worth-while investment in their computing experience.

Have a tech question? Email it to TechTalk-TBNL@ BobTheComputerGuy.NET. Questions will be selected by the popularity of a topic and answered in this column. If you have a more urgent need or have a unique situation you may schedule an appointment with one of my Professionally Certified Technicians by calling 727-5344000. Until next time, stay safe on the internet!

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Instead, SSDs use microchips similar to the well-known flash drive. No moving parts also means that SSDs do not generate any noise or vibrations that the HDDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spinning platters are known to produce. SSDs also create less heat where HDDs can get very hot. Another benefit is SSDs are durable. The HDD is one of, if not, the most fragile component in your computer. HDDs are susceptible to damage caused by the computer being dropped or banged around when it is moved. SSDs can tolerate a greater impact; a real benefit to laptop users. SSDs also consume less energy. Another major benefit for laptop users because battery life will increase. How much? My battery life doubled on my laptop. Again, your results may vary.

If you are looking to increase your loading speeds or want more battery time between charges, this is one of those rare times when you can have the best of both worlds. Be advised that SSDs cost more than HDDs but most people have found them to be a worth-while investment in their computing experience. Have a tech question? Email it to TechTalk-TBNL@ BobTheComputerGuy.NET. Questions will be selected by the popularity of a topic and answered in this column. If you have a more urgent need or have a unique situation you may schedule an appointment with one of my Professionally Certified Technicians by calling 727534-4000. Until next time, stay safe on the internet!

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IT’S CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY AT BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY’S CHRISTMAS TOWN™

Experience the joy and wonder of the holiday season every day at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay’s Christmas Town™. New this year, guests can enjoy millions of twinkling lights, Christmas shows and Sing-ALong Train, and of course visits

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with Santa and Rudolph® - now EVERY DAY of the season - now through Dec. 31. Christmas Town features extended hours on weekends and additional select dates with even more new experiences, including an all-new holiday show, indulgent culinary

treats, visits to Rudolph’s® Winter Wonderland, nighttime experiences on Florida’s best thrill rides and so much more. Christmas Town is included with any daily admission or annual pass, and is open until 10 p.m. on select dates.

There is so much to experience and see during Christmas Town. New this year at Dragon Fire Grill is the holiday spectacular “Christmas Is...” featuring contemporary music that celebrates seasonal traditions. The new show joins

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a festive line-up of returning favorite shows including Christmas on Ice, Elmo’s Christmas Wish, the Holiday Hills Band, Carol of the Bells light show and the Christmas Town Sing-A-Long Train. The NEW Brunch with Santa is a Christmas-themed dining experience that’s perfect for the entire family. Adults can enjoy unlimited mimosas or “build your own Bloody Mary” upgrades, and everyone can

delight in a menu bursting with delicious holiday delicacies. No Christmas celebration is complete without a visit from St. Nick and guests will have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa as part of their experience. Brunch with Santa is available at the Serengeti Overlook Restaurant on select dates beginning Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come early with the whole family and make Christmas Town

the unforgettable backdrop for your holiday card! Santa will be awaiting your visit at Santa’s House presented by Coca-Cola®. Additional amazing photo opportunities are around every corner: the enchanting twinkling light tunnel leading into Stanleyville, all your favorite characters at Rudolph’s® Winter Wonderland, Ice and Poinsettia princesses along pathways, larger-than-life Cookie Monster® and Elmo® nutcracker figures along the Sesame Street® Safari of Fun walkway, and playful penguins at the holiday-themed Penguin Point. Guests will discover even more merriment in the Christmas Town Village, celebrating the season in a new location. Greeted by friendly snowmen, guests will be immersed in festive fun along the Gwazi pathway, including merry merchandise and tasty holiday treats. In this enchanting realm, little ones can even take a ride on the fan-favorite Jingle Bell Express miniature train. Indulge in winter whiskey and wine tastings while completing your holiday shopping with unique

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gifts from artisans around the world at the Artisan Market at Xcursions and around the park. For a gift that gives all year, shoppers can select a new Busch Gardens Annual Pass with benefits to enjoy exciting events, world-class coasters, and up-close animal encounters. From Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum, guests can select the pass with perks they want most – all with no down payment. For a limited-time, Busch Gardens Annual Passes start as low as $9.99 per month for Florida residents. In 2019, Pass Members can look forward to unique benefits, the park’s 60th anniversary celebration and exclusive ride time for the spring opening of Tigris, Florida’s tallest launch coaster. For complete event information, including dates, times and packages, visit ChristmasTown.com. Be the first to know about events, special deals and future announcements by following Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s blog and social media channelson Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Community Announcement Epilepsy Services Foundation is Celebrating 45 Years of Service!

On August 1, 2018 the Epilepsy Services Foundation and Brittany Vanhook, Brittany’s Blankets, visited St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. As part of ESF’s outreach program, they presented warm and cuddly blankets and epilepsy stuffed animals to hospital employees for children at St. Joseph’s and those on the neurology floor. For children/teens, it is often a frightening experience to be in a hospital. Sometimes a simple gift like a cuddly blanket and stuffed animal can lift their spirits.

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With great pride and sincere gratitude, the Epilepsy Services Foundation (ESF) is now celebrating 45 years of service. Since 1973 ESF has served children, teens, young adults with epilepsy and their families. Its mission is to create a better future and environment for persons affected by epilepsy. To do this ESF provides community education & awareness programs, information & referral support, support groups for each age group, a “Train-the-Mentor” epilepsy education program, a hospital visitation program, a camp program, and two family retreat programs, college & medical scholarships, medical support services and charity events. For more information about their mission and a list of future events please visit the website listed below.

As part of our 45th anniversary, we are celebrating Tom Orth’s significant contributions to our organization, and welcoming Alysia Peddy as ESF’s new Executive Director. Alysia has served ESF as a board member for ten years and brings a wealth of knowledge and a passionate commitment to our families. She is the mother of two children affected by epilepsy and has served as an advocate for families with special needs throughout Florida. Together Tom and Alysia form a cohesive team and we are excited about the many lives they will touch in the coming years. ESF is a 501(C)(3) corporation and was incorporated in the State of Florida on May 4, 1973. The ESF State of Florida corporation

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document number is 726327. For the last five years, the Great Nonprofits Organization selected ESF as one of the top-rated health non-profits in America. Gary Englund President, Board of Directors

Contact ESF: Epilepsy Services Foundation 4628 North Armenia Avenue Tampa, FL 33603 https://epilepsysf.org/

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Dr. Peter Candelora Is The First Orthopaedic Surgeon In The Trinity Area To Offer Omnibotics® Robotic-Assisted Total Knee Replacement OMNIBotics is an advanced robotic-assisted treatment option for total knee replacement. This innovative total knee replacement solution is designed to relieve the pain caused by joint degeneration due to osteoarthritis. OMNIBotics is the global leader in robotic-assisted total knee replacement, with more than 20,000 procedures performed to date worldwide. For the first time, this is being offered in this area. The OMNIBotics procedure utilizes advanced software and instrumentation to tailor

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each procedure to the patient’s unique anatomy in order to optimize implant fit and alignment. Patented OMNIBotics Bone Morphing™ technology eliminates the need for costly CT scans or MRIs and allows the surgeon to perform “virtual” surgery on a digital model before any bone is cut. A robotic cutting guide is then used by the surgeon to make the planned bone resections, helping to ensure accuracy. The surgeon maintains control and decisionmaking regarding the total knee replacement while providing a customized,

Dr. Peter Candelora, Orthopaedic Surgeon and owner of Coastal Orthopaedics patient-specific surgery. OMNIBotics also allows for a less invasive surgical technique, compared to

traditional knee replacement surgery, which may promote a quicker recovery. “Our goal is to provide our patients with the best technology and treatment options available to help resolve pain and restore mobility from knee osteoarthritis. The sophisticated OMNIBotics technology allows me/us to achieve the best possible outcome for my/our patients.” For more information about OMNIBotics contact (727) 848-1417 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Peter Candelora. ABOUT OMNIlife science™, Inc. (OMNI™)

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OMNI is a privately held company with a proprietary robotic platform, OMNIBoticsÂŽ, which allows surgeons to conduct patient-specific total knee surgery designed to enhance patient satisfaction and reduce hospital costs. In addition, OMNI designs, engineers, manufactures and distributes a wide

range of proprietary hip and knee implants and is focused on providing cutting edge technologies to transform outcomes in joint replacement surgery and enhance a surgeonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to help patients live active and pain-free lives. For more information about OMNI, please visit www. omnils.com.

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Grout Tech - Your Tile and Grout Specialist!

By Katie Thomas

Grout Tech is a family owned business serving Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Grout Tech specializes in cleaning and sealing tile and grout, re-coloring grout, recaulking showers and tubs, and repairing grout and broken tiles. Throughout the years, Grout Tech has grown through its many referrals from happy customers. People really appreciate that Grout Tech saves them time and money, but it is the excellent service provided that has really helped this business grow. You may think you need an entire new floor due to broken tiles or just overall dinginess, but Grout Tech asks you to consider saving money and time by using their cleaning and repair services. Grout Tech can renew existing grout and tile to its original beauty by cleaning and maintaining the tile and grout lines. John Cole and his wife

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were ready to re-tile their entire bathroom before calling BJ at Grout Tech. John shared, “Our bathroom tile was over 40 years old it was looking grungy and very dull. We called Grout Tech and we are extremely pleased with our results! We saved so much money by having the grout in our shower resurfaced and the tile cleaned and it looks brand new.” Before you spend thousands of dollars remodeling and re-tiling your bathroom or kitchen be sure to call Grout Tech for a FREE estimate on cleaning or repairing old dingy tile and grout. Grout Tech can breathe new life into your existing tile work, making everything shine like new at a fraction of the cost. The floors in our homes, especially in heavy foot traffic areas such as the kitchen and bathrooms, take a daily beating. After a few years, they just aren’t as beautiful as they once were. To renew the dull back to beautiful, Grout Tech works with you to find

Before out what fits your budget and which services will get you the most bang for your buck. Because grout is a porous material, trying to remove stains is seemingly impossible. Grout Tech owner BJ explains, “Color sealing grout lines is one of the many services we offer and it is definitely the most effective way to create a perfect, new look.” Using a step-by-step process, Grout Tech begins by using a

After cleansing product to remove all bacteria and surface dirt with special machinery. They will then apply a color seal (of your choice). Once the sealer is applied the grout lines will be permanently protected from any stains. The color seal also guarantees against cracking, chipping and peeling. Additionally, they will also cosmetically fix or replace chipped or cracked tiles, making your bathroom or kitchen tile like

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Before new again. BJ from Grout Tech is happy to set your appointment, come out and give you a free estimate. She stresses, “It is important for me to be respectful of our customers’ time so I will always arrive at the time we set.” In addition to always arriving in a timely manner, BJ says that they can keep their prices low because they are a family owned

After business and not a franchise. She explains, “What many people don’t understand is that franchises are often forced to charge more for their services because they have to maintain their franchise fees, but not with Grout Tech.” Not only does Grout Tech keep its rates competitive, but the company will also honor any other quote as long as it is in writing. Carla Bartow, a satisfied

customer, shares her experience, “When BJ came out to give us a quote, she looked at the job and I could tell immediately that she knew what she was talking about. We had our family room, kitchen and dining room re-grouted. They also re-grouted the tub, shower and base of our toilet in our bathroom. They were fantastic! Not only were they professional and reliable but they also completed the job much faster than we had anticipated.” Repeat customer John C. says, “I had Grout Tech come out to my place three years ago. The service was excellent and the price was great too. I recently rehired Grout Tech to come out to complete my other two bathrooms, which they’ll begin working on in June. I chose Grout Tech once again because their professionalism and skill is unbeatable.” Another satisfied client, John F. says, “My wife and I had a bad experience with a grout service company we hired off Craigslist. The work was terrible and they lacked professionalism. My wife found Grout Tech and we

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were so happy the connection was made. Grout Tech worked miracles on our floors and solved all our grout and tile problems. They performed work for us back in 2014. We loved that they were great with our pets and felt really comfortable having them in our home working. We hired them again in 2016 due to their excellent service and we were again completely satisfied with the service they provided. I wouldn’t consider using any company other than Grout Tech.” If you need assistance in cleaning and sealing tile and grout, re-coloring grout, recaulking showers and tubs, and repairing grout and broken tiles - Grout Tech is at your service! If you are tired of scrubbing until your hands are sore trying to clean stained, old grout, call Grout Tech today! It is amazing just how much better your bathroom and kitchen areas look with crisp, clean grout lines! To find out more about Grout Tech’s services or for a free estimate call BJ at 727-7686828.

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SAT AND ACT IMPROVEMENT: BRIGHT FUTURES By Dr. Wayne Adams As we move into the holidays, soon seniors will have completed and submitted most, if not all, of their college applications with their SAT and ACT scores. Some may be delaying to take the SAT again and “cherry pick” the top scores from multiple exams and submit them as if they were achieved in one exam (yes, you can do this if you know how). About this time, I receive many phone calls about seniors whose parents want them to qualify for Bright Futures at one of the two levels. This is affectionately called, “Dialing for Dollars” because qualifying can mean from $18,000+ to $24,000+ over four years at a public university in Florida. In addition, having this backup gives more ability to negotiate

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with private universities. The major reason students do not qualify for Bright Futures is the SAT or ACT Score. The SAT required level is 1170 for the 75% Bright Futures level, and 1290 for the 100% level. The ACT required level is 26 for the 75%, and 29 for 100%. About this time, many juniors start preparing for the next ACT and/or SAT because these exams are graded on a curve and, in my opinion, the competition is not as strong. My students normally score 15 percentiles higher on one or the other of these exams. The problem is we cannot really predict until they have prepared for and taken both. Sometimes the preference is clear from prior test scores, but not always. So I have a combination class that saves 15 class hours from preparing separately for the

SAT and ACT. About 75% of my students prefer the ACT, and 25% prefer the SAT. This depends on their academic background, how they think, and test taking aptitudes. Sometimes a student is very strong in one area, and

clearly weaker in the other. For this situation, I do “skill strengthening” where we focus on the weak area to bring it up as much as possible. One recent example is a student who came with an SAT score of 1410, the verbal score combination

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was 740, and the math 670. We concentrated on the math with a little “technique and maintenance”. A few days ago I received a nice e mail from that student letting me know he had scored a 770 on verbal and 770 on math for a 1540. Sometimes a student simply has difficulty taking standard exams. Several years ago I had a student who could not pass the FCAT, her best ACT score was 14, and she had to score an 18 on the last ACT exam to graduate with her senior class. Here major impediment was that she processed information too slowly for a timed exam, but could do quite well with enough time. But her parents had not gotten her extra time on the exam, so we had what we had. She learned how to quickly identify questions she could quickly answer, skip those that required more time, and use a guessing strategy that maximized here statistical

probabilities of getting the correct answer. She scored a 20 on the ACT, and graduated. Every student I have is special. They come to me with different combinations of academic background, test savvy, personality, and other elements. Part of my job is to quickly assess how to help each student do their best, and then help them to achieve their best possible scores. And I am as proud of the young lady who went from 14 to 20 as I am of the young man who went from 1410 to 1540 not because of their scores, but because they did their best given the time and the priorities they had. If you would like to talk further with me about you student, please call me at 727253-0639 or send an e mail to wwa0811@mykolab.com. December and January are good months to prepare for the first ACT and SAT exams of the spring.

Dr. Wayne Adams is one of the leading SAT and ACT tutors in the country. His students normally improve 200 – 350 points on the Writing, Reading, Writing and Essay, and Math, and 4 – 7 points on the ACT composite. They have been admitted to eight of the top ten universities in the country, eighteen of the top twenty-five, and many schools in Florida. These schools include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Stanford, U Chicago, Duke, U Penn, Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkley, UCLA, USC, UNC (Chapel Hill), University of Virginia, NYU, Northeastern (Boston), Boston College, Georgia Tech, Air Force and Merchant Marine Service Academies, Penn State, Purdue, Ohio State, LSU, Auburn, UF, U Miami, FSU, USF, UCF, Palm Beach Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, FIU, New College of Florida, Stetson, and Julliard – Manhattan - New England

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- and Berkley Conservatories of Music. Many have received academic, athletic, or music scholarships. This year, he also tutored three juniors who scored at the national merit finalist/ semi-finalist levels on the most recent PSAT. He is a former Dean of a Graduate School of Business and Full Professor, and began college teaching at the University of Maryland in 1968. He has degrees and advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, Vanderbilt, Columbia International, and Luther Rice. His additional publications to help his high school students also include How To Write College Application Essays Colleges Will Love (104 pages), How To Survive And Thrive Your First Semester At A Secular University, and How To Negotiate With Colleges (that has saved families from $1,000 to $10,000 a year in college costs).

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“NRC”-

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founder of National Rejuvenation Centers and best-selling author of the book, “Rejuvenation: Live Healthier, stronger and happier through Nutrition, Hormone Optimization, Exercise and More,” he is “a lifelong “student” of hormones, exercise and nutrition.” A pioneer in his field, he has combined hormone “optimization” with exercise and routines to help people over 40 become a better version of themselves, allowing them to have the energy and ability to do all the things that they want to do. As the founder of Rejuvenation Medicine, Dr. Kerr states that within weeks of treatment, patients lose body fat, gain muscle and energy and sleep

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fantastic! “When hormones are optimized in patients over 40 to the levels of athletic twenty year olds (the demographic that usually has the best hormone levels), exercise and nutrition do not have to be excessive, as it is much easier to shed body fat and gain muscle.” Dr. Kerr says, “Many people are initially drawn to NRC to improve their physiques, but are impressed that the program is designed to not only make them look better, but improve their overall health from their blood profiles to their bone densities!” Dr. Kerr also states that it is very rewarding to him and his medical team to help both men and women with the symptoms of age related decreases in hormone levels. “It is a very

big deal for a woman to no longer have hot flashes, to have enough energy to get through the day, and for her time in the gym to actually look like it “did something.” Dr. Kerr says. “It is same for the men. It is nice to be able to finally get rid of belly fat and get that “V” tapar. It is great for them to have the energy they want and improve their overall health.” Both men and women typically enjoy “ decreased body fat, increased muscle, better mood, increased libido, better mental acuity, etc.” while on the program at NRC. Logan University in St. Louis, Missouri will now be sponsoring continued education courses with Dr. Kerr and his staff of physicians to educate doctors on the exciting new field of rejuvenation medicine.

Bartley Harvard Kerr, DC, founder and CEO of National Rejuvenation Center and author of the Amazon best seller “Rejuvenation”

Dr. Kerr says, “ I was very flattered and honored when the people from the University evaluated the current studies and literature

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Mike P, (above) had a 16 week transformation!“Thanks NRC for putting it all together for me to get in shape quickly and giving me the energy to do it! Great experience!”

that is the back—bone of rejuvenation medicine and overwhelmingly approved of my courses! The good news for patients is that in the not too distant future, it will be much easier to see a RM (Rejuvenation Medicine) physician in their part of the country!” Dr. Kerr says, “Every time a patient comes in to me, tells me how they feel and show me their blood work, I get flashbacks to how I felt before doing the program. I really feel for them because they have worked hard all of their life to be able to enjoy

middle age and beyond, but they are tired, their mood is down and many have weight issues and are starting to get health issues. It doesn’t have to be that way!” Dr. Kerr considers every aspect of his patient’s profile. Following a series of blood tests to determine hormone levels, Dr. Kerr and his team provide Bioidentical Hormone Optimization Therapy, as well as additional individualized protocols in nutrition and exercise to help his patients achieve their goals. “We don’t want hormone deficiencies, we

Amy (above) says, “After starting hormone optimization therapy I have never felt better in my life. I have so much energy. I work out regularly, and I do not feel like I require as much sleep. I have energy to complete full workouts everyday. I am happier in my personal life and my menstrual cycle is now very regular. I feel like a new person!”

don’t want blood profiles “in range,” we want optimization, which is much harder to achieve but what is best for our patients and what we do well!” Dr. Kerr works through his ground-breaking protocols to make his patients act and feel a younger, more vibrant version of themselves. His affordable programs are a combination of hormone optimization, individualized exercise and nutrition protocols. He refers to this as the “trinity of rejuvenation,” with each component a crucial part of the patient’s success. “We start with the general and go to the specific to find the perfect hormone/nutrition/exercise fit specifically designed for the

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patient.” Don’t despair if there isn’t a National Rejuvenation Clinic near you. Since his groundbreaking, proven programs are meant to be shared, after 20 years of practice, Dr. Kerr is franchising his clinic model across the country. In addition to offices located in Palm Harbor, Florida and St. Louis, Missouri, additional facilities in San Diego, California, Denver, Colorado and Las Vegas, Nevada should be up and running soon after this article reaches publication. Confused about what “Rejuvenation Medicine” means? Consider purchasing his best-selling book, Rejuvenation, on Amazon. It is written in simple, easy-tounderstand language without the “medi-speak” that usually confuses the average reader. Dr. Kerr says that he “wrote it the way that he talks,” in hopes that the reader gets an abundance of information while at the same time be uplifted and motivated with the RM philosophy! In today’s interview, Dr. Kerr wants to challenge both children and adults to exercise regularly to be able to lead longer, healthier lives. “When Dad watches his teenager doing multiple pushups, and says, “I used to do that” and proceeds to do only one, it might be time to hit the gym, or better yet, come into NRC!” National Rejuvenation Centers is located at 34278 US 19N, Palm Harbor and is open from 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 9 AM to noon on Tuesday. Call 727 785 5652 for a happier, healthier you!

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resolution, yes, and a mid-year resolution, to get everything in order. It will make you feel so much better, I can promise you that. More Space Place has attractive, affordable and functional solutions that will help you get organized and create more space within your home without the hassle of a home re-model, a costly addition or an outside storage unit. More Space Place’s array of products include custom closets, home office furniture and organizational systems, Murphy wall beds, garage systems and kitchen organization solutions. Starting off as a single retail location in the early 1980’s, More Space Place has grown to become a nationally recognized and trusted company that continues to expand due to their high level of attentive customer service and quality organizational products. Today, the company has over 28 nationwide stores that are locally owned and operated by community members. Clark Williams and Bob Schmidt are the owners of the three Tampa Bay area showrooms and Design Centers, located in Palm Harbor on US 19 N., St Petersburg on Gandy Blvd. and Lutz on State Rd. 54. “We have seen some very innovative designs created when a client comes in with an idea and our designers work with them to make it a reality,” says Williams. “It makes the business both fun and exciting.”

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Williams recalls that 20 years ago there were very limited choices of furniture and closet solutions and very few options for finishes and materials. “More Space Place now proudly offers the largest selection of wall bed styles available, and in addition, a massive line of complimenting space saving and organizational furniture. In addition, we are one of the only companies offering the ‘Invisa-line’ boring system. This new technology makes the adjustment holes in the furniture for shelf adjustment almost 60% smaller than what others offer,” says Williams.

Murphy Beds Can Make Dual Purpose Rooms As America’s #1 Murphy bed retailer, the professional designers at More Space Place can assist you in transforming a spare room or office into a comfortable guest room with a fantastic, durable and high quality wall bed. Today’s wall beds provide the same comfort as standard beds and also have the choices of firm to extra plush mattresses. “We recently purchased a new model home and we wanted to designate one room as a guest bedroom/office. My husband recommended a Murphy bed to save on space. I must admit I was dead-set against it relying solely on my very dated recollection of no style, no comfort and something my parents would have considered,” says recent

customer Karen Q. “Luckily for me, my husband, A.K.A ‘Mr. Research,’ did all the legwork and visited one of the More Space Place showrooms. Quality, style, comfort and option-upon-option are the orders of the day and I am happy to admit I was dead wrong. The people at More Space Place went beyond in customer service, suggestions and execution. Their installers were amazing and we are 100% satisfied. The guest room/office looks spectacular and I get compliments on it on a regular basis!” I must say, after reading so many incredible reviews and seeing their showroom, I am personally considering adding one of these Murphy beds to my own small home office, because of those “unexpected visitors” that end up crashing on my brand new, light colored couches. I will definitely keep you updated on my own Murphy bed in a follow up story.

Custom Closet Systems Cut Through the Clutter Do not just daydream about your ideal closet! The local experts at More Space Place can build it for you. Their closet makeovers can consist of wall-hung closet systems, floorbased closet systems, or even a combination of both. Custom closet systems from More Space Place are designed with your wardrobe in mind, so you will not continue to waste another minute frantically searching for your favorite shoes, shirts, or belt, just to fail. Your new closet would be organized to make room for all the clothes and accessories you already have, with ample space for the new must-haves. More Space Place professional designers will help you create your design in your finish choice to make a one-ofa-kind highly functional closet to fit your needs. One that will save you time and money.

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Recent and very happy client, Nicole B. says, “Thank you More Space Place for my custom closets. I walked in just to see what the whole process would be like and everything went so smooth. I wanted someone to be able to look at my closets with all my stuff and tell me what I would need. That is exactly what More Space Place did AND had some other helpful ideas. In the process, they came out to my house, measured and then sent me a digital proof for approval. After I gave the ok, a few days later was the install. A professional installer came out to do the job. He did a great job. He took out the old clothes racks and patched the holes. In addition, he was very considerate of my home; he laid down blankets to protect my floors. I could not be happier with this whole experience and would recommend More Space Place to everyone! In the end, I also received two follow up calls to make sure everything was in order. Now THAT’S customer service.”

FREE IN-HOME DESIGN CONSULTATIONS More Space Place offers complimentary in-home design consultations as well as three spectacular showrooms where clients can go check out the vast options of style and finishes and see the quality of their products. “When someone visits one of our three Showroom Design Centers, they’ll find trained and experienced professionals who will introduce them to a full array of wall beds and cabinet options,” says Williams. “They will also find complete furniture collections for beautifully functional offices, media rooms, closets, garages, pantries, laundry rooms and so much more.” Selecting furniture is a very important decision, and one that requires time, energy and a lot of “touching,” yes… touching. I have personally bought a few pieces of furniture online after reading great reviews from other clients, only to be completely disappointed after receiving my product, because the quality

of the materials was not what I was expecting. Having the opportunity to go into a store, to see the quality and TOUCH and FEEL what you are looking for cannot be beat. Williams says, “We believe that if people have the opportunity to see all the various options, they get a better understanding that this can be an incredible creative experience instead of just hanging some rods and shelves. This process also makes the purchasing decision easier. Since there are so many colors, finishes and materials available, seeing these in person also ensures they’ll find the best combination of styles and finishes to match the aesthetics of their home and lifestyle.” The More Space Place creative experience is further enhanced with a three dimensional software program that allows clients to see how various furniture designs would look in their home. No more having to imagine how it would all look like once put together! Thanks to this incredible technology you can actually see how it would all fit in your space and if it matches what you had in mind. “We have found with this visual aid it is much easier for our clients and the designer to work together in order to create the perfect design that is specifically created to meet the needs and desires of the client,” says Williams. More Space Place has three convenient showrooms in the Tampa Bay area. Palm Harbor, US 19 N just north of Tampa Road (727.773.9888), and St. Petersburg on Gandy just west of the Gandy Bridge (727.507.9799) and in Lutz a few miles west of I-75 on State Road 54 (813.935.8432). Hours for all locations are Mon. – Fri., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with additional hours available by appointment. They are closed on Sundays. Log on to www. MoreSpacePlace.com for more information or to see pictures and videos.

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